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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Quote from ynot517045 on August 14, 00:24
	region : Gustine ,Ca. ( central Calif.)   Full sun. no mold issues. new conheart redwood.I would like to keep the natural look. What would be my c...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><strong>Quote from ynot517045 on August 14, 00:24</strong><br />
	region : Gustine ,Ca. ( central Calif.)   Full sun. no mold issues. new conheart redwood.I would like to keep the natural look. What would be my choices for a sealer or stain?                                            </blockquote>New wood should weather and dry out for a few months. Clean and brighten for the prep. Look at a lightly pigmented stain from Armstrong Clark.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/">Deck Stain Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[region : Gustine ,Ca. ( central Calif.)   Full sun. no mold issues. new conheart redwood.I would like to keep the natural look. What would be my choices for a sealer or stain?]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Natural is very lightly tinted. It does not have a sheen. Being the lightest color it will fade the fastest as well as it has less solids to block UV graying.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Natural is very lightly tinted. It does not have a sheen. Being the lightest color it will fade the fastest as well as it has less solids to block UV graying.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/">Deck Stain Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 03:33:53 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[We live in Saskatchewan, Canada and have a pressure treated fence in it&#039;s second year, looking great, but ready to be stained for protection.  We ordered samples of Armstrong-Clark (Cedar to...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[We live in Saskatchewan, Canada and have a pressure treated fence in it's second year, looking great, but ready to be stained for protection.  We ordered samples of Armstrong-Clark (Cedar tone, Redwood tone, Cedar Semi and Amber).  They are all slightly more orange/red than I was hoping for, as I was wanting a subtle warmth.  I had assumed that the "natural transparent" stain would go on clear, without altering the appearance of the wood, but I realize now that this might not be the case.  I was wondering if anybody has any experience with the natural tone and would be able to indicate if it would apply any tint/sheen to the wood.  We are a little time crunched to order another sample.  Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2013 13:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
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						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/">Deck Stain Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2013 21:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[My contractor uses Sikkens. Has anyone used Sikkens? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[My contractor uses Sikkens. Has anyone used Sikkens? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[For your area I would look at either the Defy Extreme or the TWP 1500. It is hard to do a &quot;pattern&quot;. It can be done but you will need to take great care not to overlap or drip stain into the...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[For your area I would look at either the Defy Extreme or the TWP 1500. It is hard to do a "pattern". It can be done but you will need to take great care not to overlap or drip stain into the area you do not want the colors. We personally have never done it before.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:31:43 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Looking for a deck stain. 
	Live in Extreme Southern Louisiana
	High heat and humidity.
	Pretty much full sun
	High Traffic/Pool Deck
	Pressure treated pine
	9 months old.
	HELP!!:)
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                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for a deck stain. <br />
	Live in Extreme Southern Louisiana<br />
	High heat and humidity.<br />
	Pretty much full sun<br />
	High Traffic/Pool Deck<br />
	Pressure treated pine<br />
	9 months old.<br />
	HELP!!:)<br />
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	I have a pattern in the deck and was thinking about trying to use 2 colors for effect.  Any help tips to complete this process appreciated.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 12:18:22 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Candace, you cannot apply another stain on top of a old stain and expect it to work correctly. You would need to strip it off.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Candace, you cannot apply another stain on top of a old stain and expect it to work correctly. You would need to strip it off.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I am in Oregon and have two cedar decks to stain. One that was built last year in September and the other that I am just finishing. The first one is graying just a little bit. Both decks get...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am in Oregon and have two cedar decks to stain. One that was built last year in September and the other that I am just finishing. The first one is graying just a little bit. Both decks get partial sun. I was thinking of putting Flood CWF-UV or UV5 transparent stain on both. I would like the deck to be a lighter color since I like the look of the cedar.<br />]]></content:encoded>
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